In-House Legal Counsel

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assists with litigation proceedings and filings such as conducting internal fact investigation, responding to third-party subpoenas, preparing and filing pleadings and motions, handling discovery requests and responses, reviewing legal briefs, attending mediations, depositions, hearings and other court proceedings, and preparing cases for trial and/or settlement.
• Prepares legal documents such as agreements, and contracts for review, approval, and use by the Company.
• Performs legal and general research, evaluates findings, and assists with developing strategies and arguments related to the same.
• Drafts and responds to demand letters and other non-litigation matters including administrative agencies.
• Assists outside counsel, directs case strategy, collects required internal documents, and reports to General Counsel and Assistant General Counsel.
• Advises on legal and business risks.
• Anticipates and guards against legal risks involving the organization.
• Proactively identifies and provides suggestions and solutions to processes, workflows, templates, etc. in order to drive efficiency and productivity in the Legal Department and the organization.
• Assists General Counsel and Assistant General Counsel in performing a variety of legal tasks as needed.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Required Education and Experience

• Juris Doctor degree and member of the Florida Bar
• 5 years legal experience
• Excellent legal writing and communications skills
• Superior legal research and analytical ability
• Great time management and organizational skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to read, speak and hear. The employee frequently is required to use MS Word and MS Excel. Minimal lifting of office equipment.

Position Type

This is a full-time, exempt position.

Travel

Employee will work at Doral Corporate Office and remotely from home.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

KW Property Management & Consulting is a drug-free workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.